Am I Taking Good Care Of My Eucharist Lily?

Did you placed your Eucharist lily somewhere where it can get a lot of morning sunlight and afternoon shade?

Did you planted your Eucharist lily in well-drained soil rich in organic matter?

Did you provide it with a warm and humid environment?

Do you water your Eucharist lily regularly during the growing season?

Do you maintain high soil fertility with fertilizers?

Did you repot your Eucharist lily when its roots started showing through the holes on the pot?

Do you keep your Eucharist lily free of pests and diseases?

The Eucharis lily is an evergreen bulb that originates from moist forests in South America. This means they do best in a sheltered spot that receives dappled shade, or morning sun and afternoon shade. They can handle darker shade but flowering will be reduced.

Amazon lily thrives in a well-fertilized soil that’s rich in organic matter. Improve your soil by adding plenty of organic matter like aged manure and compost. Regular soil with 25%-50% perlite or pumice with the addition of a 1-inch layer of gravel or charcoal at the bottom works great for these flowers.

Eucharist lily plant does well in areas whose minimal temperatures range between 65-70 °F at night and by day. Eucharist lily also loves high humidity. You can put a plant on a tray with wet pebbles to increase humidity but the bottom of the pot should not be in the water.

The soil should always be kept damp during the growing season, but make sure that it's never soggy or flooded as this can promote root rot. The soil should also be kept evenly moist for best results. After flowering, you can reduce the rate of watering for about 2- 4 weeks to allow the plant to rest but don't let the soil dry out completely.

Each spring you should apply manure, compost, or certified organic pelletized fertilizer to boost soil nutrients. Feed the plant monthly in spring and summer with a high-phosphorus water-soluble fertilizer diluted by half.

Repot in spring every 3 years or when it's practically bursting out of its pot. This lily thrives in a small container and blooms best when pot-bound. Just be sure to use one with drainage holes to prevent overwatering. Remove offset bulbs at this time and pot them separately.

Good job! You are taking good care of your Eucharist lily.

Although the Amazon lily is rarely bothered by pests and diseases due to its sturdy nature, it is advisable to be on the lookout for pests such as scales, caterpillars, bulb mites, thrips, and spider mites. Also, maintain good watering practices to avoid root rot and other fungal problems.